Shrimp Alfredo and the Oscars

Yesterday I told you about two of my favorite things. Today, I share two things Josue loves – movies and good food. Since he was a little kid in Brazil, he has watched the Academy Awards every year. I decided to make a special dinner for him tonight, to enhance his Oscar-viewing experience. I made him linguine with alfredo sauce and grilled shrimp. I hope you enjoy it as much as he did!

Linguine Alfredo with Grilled Shrimp

Serves 2

For the shrimp:

12 large (30-40 count) precooked shrimp

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Coat the shrimp with the olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Allow them to marinate while you’re making the pasta.

For the linguine alfredo:

3 ounces dry linguine

2 tablespoons butter

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons flour

1 cup heavy cream

1 egg yolk

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

pinch of nutmeg

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.

While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter and cook the garlic in a medium saucepan over low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the flour and allow it to cook for a minute. To a small bowl, add the heavy cream and whisk in the egg yolk until it’s combined. Add the cream mixture to the saucepan, along with the parmesan cheese, pepper, salt and nutmeg. Simmer the alfredo sauce for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

While the alfredo sauce is cooking, grill the shrimp. Preheat the grill to high. Place the shrimp on a skewer and sear them on both sides.

Drain the pasta and add toss with the alfredo sauce. Top with the shrimp and serve immediately.